This article is about Tony Petrello and how he helped with the Houston situation this summer. In August of 2017 areas in Houston Texas and surrounding areas had been hit hard by Hurricane Harvey. Many drastic consequences resulted: supplies were scarce, streets were flooded, and homes have been destroyed. They have been scarce since food and the demand for necessities had been so spread out.

After this many famous businesses in Houston decided to step up and help right after the disaster. H-E-B and the Houston Food Bank were two examples of companies who helped. Also, another company Nabors Industries quickly responded. Tony Petrello is the CEO of Nabors industries, and according to his mind workers from any company went at the place they need to. Giving back to the community is an important part of the culture of the company Nabors Industries. It is something that Tony has passion for.

Sadly, close to ten percent of the 1,2000 workers had been affected by the hurricane. According to marketwatch.com Nabors employees were getting time off and paid for it in order to go help. This was for appreciation. Petrello actually decided to match relief contributions of the employees of a company. The amount was $173,622.

Now some general information about Tony Petrello. The name should be known for those who follow philanthropy and charitable events in the city of Houston. He demonstrates and takes social responsibility seriously and frequently. Even though he was originally from New Jersey Houston is the focus and home of most of his philanthropic efforts. His wife is named Cynthia who he met in College in Yale University, both of them enjoy generously donating together.

One reason why he and his wife enjoy donating is because of childhood neurological disorders. This was something his daughter had and there wasn’t enough information available about the disorder. He then decided to give a great donation amounting up to $7 million to the Texas Children’s Hospital. The board of the hospital let Tony serve as a member and to assist in arranging future efforts of fundraising. Due to the generous donation from Tony’s family, the facility became the first neurological research center for disorders in children.

Betsy DeVos was born on January 8, 1958. She is a politician, businesswoman and the current Secretary of education in the United States. DeVos is known for her support of school voucher programs, charter schools, and school choice. The politician is a member of the Republican Party and served as Michigan’s Republican National Committeewoman from 1992 to 1997. She has also chaired the Michigan Republican Party between 1996 and 2000, and later on reelected to the position in 2003.

DeVos has served as an advocate of the charter school system in Detroit. She is a board member of the Foundation for Excellence in Education. Additionally, she has chaired the board of the Action Institute and the Alliance school of choice. On November 23, 2016, she was named by the then president-elect, Donald Trump as the nominee to serve as the secretary of Education. On January 31, her nomination was approved on a party-line vote by the Senate committee on health, education, labor, and pension. On 7th February, the Senate confirmed the politician by a 51-50 margin, with the vice president breaking the tie in her favor.

DeVos has served as board member, treasurer, and chairperson of the action institute. Additionally, she was listed on IRS Form 990s for many years as the vice president of the Prince Foundation. In 2004, she was appointed to the board of directors of the Kennedy Center by President George W. Bush, a position she served until 2010. During this period, DeVos and her husband established a center where boards of directors and arts managers were taught how to manage and fundraise for their cultural institutions. In 2010, the couple jointly donated $22.5 million to continue the endeavor named DeVos Institute of Arts Management.

DeVos has also participated in Education activism. In 2001, she listed the efforts in education activism and reform as a means by which God’s kingdom would be advanced. She also believed in using education to encourage the proliferation of charter schools and the establishment of private schools via financial assistance programs, otherwise known as vouchers. DeVos believes that opening up the education market offers increased choice to parents.